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Following part 1 of your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about studying abroad in 2021 with CAPA, here is part 2 covering additional information on our updated program and policies, academics and online courses, as well as internships and other COVID-19 protocols abroad.

Want a deeper look at how mock interviews work as part of your study abroad and internship program? Let Hayley Ni Bhriain, CAPA Dublin’s Senior Program Coordinator, take you through each step of the process and shed some light into how this experience will be beneficial as you prepare to interview for future internships, jobs, and graduate school opportunities.

How diverse can a global city be? With people coming in and out of cities and moving around the world, they take a wonderful mix of ideas and culture with them. As you study abroad, you'll pick up ways to engage with others and learn from those who come from different backgrounds and experiences.

Our CAPA team has put together this list of your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pertaining to study abroad in 2021. From COVID-19 precautions to health insurance, independent travel, and more, learn more about the plans we have in place for Spring 2021.

Over the past several years, CAPA has stayed a step ahead by using state-of-the-art technology to enhance in-country study abroad programs around the world. This approach, known as Globally Networked Learning, transforms the learning and collaborative experience for students and teachers across time zones and cultures. From absorbing lessons in a classroom setting to viewing live tours and participating in experiential activities set in various global cities, see how the remote global experience is embraced by both students and educators.

Architecture can reveal key stories about a city's past or hold a vision of its future. Some of the most architecturally interesting structures are obvious, but other times they are easy to miss. Today, we take a journey through Barcelona, one of CAPA's global cities, to check out some of the architecture you should be sure to see when you study abroad.

CAPA Dublin’s Senior Program Coordinator Hayley Ni Bhriain connected with Dublin and London alumni to find out more about their study abroad journey from students to alumni. Read more about their experiences and how studying abroad helped prepare them for life after graduation.

International study, especially with an internship, is an excellent way to show future prospective employers that you are willing to push the boundaries of your comfort zone and that you are able to cooperate with people from diverse backgrounds. Does the destination you choose make a difference to the type of experience you’ll have in terms of your future career goals? It can. If you are thinking about entering one of these fields after graduation, London could be an excellent choice for you.

"Thoughts on Education Abroad" is a monthly column written by CAPA The Global Education Network's Deputy President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Michael Woolf.

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How is solidarity formed and practiced? In this month's column, Dr. Mike Woolf sifts through the layers within communities such as class, religion, color, and more to unpack why we must understand uncomfortable realities.

Though it's been an unpredictable year with disruptions and upheavals, it's also presented an opportunity to embrace new ways of doing things. Remote studying and working from home can be a new territory for many. We've put together a list of resources from books to podcasts to videos on how to take a breather and focus through self-care and other practical tips before engaging back into work and school.